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The run takes place on Sunday, October 13

Take in Wareham Forest for Alzheimer’s Society fundraiser

CHARITABLE runners and walkers are being given the chance to enjoy Wareham Forest while raising money for a good…

The questionnaire is looking at a new sports and leisure centre at Day's Park, Swanage. Picture: Google

Last chance to complete survey over new sports and leisure centre in Swanage

PEOPLE in Swanage are being urged to have their say over potential plans for a new sports and leisure…

The 21st anniversary party also saw the new summerhouse officially named, The Retreat

Manager gets a dowsing at party opening care home’s new summerhouse

A GARDEN party turned into a water fight as a Poole care home marked its 21st anniversary with the…

Danny Fudge-Harman from Danny's MND Foundation presenting a cheque to Forest Holme Hospice Charity CEO Hannah O' Hare Picture: Danny's MND

Charity golf day raises money for Poole hospice and Motor Nurone Disease charities

A CHARITY golf day at Ferndown Forest Golf Club raised £17,000 for Motor Nurone Disease (MND) charities to aid…

Consultant orthopaedic surgeon at DCH, Nick Savva, with Ridgeway staff. Picture: DCH

New orthopaedic unit opens at Dorset County Hospital

A NEW ward for people having surgery has opened at Dorset County Hospital (DCH). The Ridgeway Elective Orthopaedic Unit, complete…

The e-bikes are expected to arrive later this summer Picture: Beryl

E-bike scheme is coming to Dorchester

A NEW electric bike scheme is being rolled out in Dorchester, Portland and Weymouth later this summer. 

Students from Kingston Maurward College with staff from Dorset County Hospital discussing plans for the sensory garden

£45,000 grant for sensory garden at Dorset County Hospital

A GRANT of more than £45,000 will see a sensory courtyard garden created at Dorset County Hospital (DCH). The hospital,…

The service will take place at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Swanage. Picture: Google

Communicare in Swanage to mark 40 years in the community at special service

COMMUNICARE in Swanage is 40 years old and is celebrating with a special Service of Thanksgiving and Praise at…

Land purchase will enable future Wimborne Hospital expansion

TRUSTEES of the Friends of Wimborne Hospital have worked with Dorset HealthCare to buy an acre of land next…

The new day hospice in Swanage will run on Fridays

Charity launches new day hospice in Swanage

A NEW day hospice has been launched in Swanage. Lewis-Manning Hospice Care opened the service, at Swanage Cricket Club, on…